RICHELLE ANN VERGARA
Kaiser Permanente West LA
Los Angeles,CA
2
Languages
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
RN for over 10 years with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication skills. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Work History
RN MED SURG TELE
1 Year- Conducted detailed patient assessment
- Collaborated with MD’s, ST, PT, Case Managers
- Educate patient and families on disease management, medications and discharge instructions
- Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry data
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Documented in EPIC system
RN PCU Cardiology
1 Year 2 Months- Collaborated with MD’s Case Manager, ST, OT, PT for patient plan of care
- Educated patient and family members on patient plan of care and discharge plans
- Managed time and put patient safety at all times
- Cared for inpatient palliative and hospice patients
- Coordinated patient care including admit, transfer and discharge
- Performed telemetry reading
- Managed inpatient cardiovascular cases
- Administered cardiac drips (amiodarone, nitroglycerin, diltiazem, heparin)
- Cared for pts went cardiac procedures
- Managed patient on Bipap, heated high flow, high flow and nasal cannula
- Checked CBG and give insulin coverage
- Documented using Epic System
- Administered IV fluids and placed cannulas
RN Rehab Pulmonary
2 Years 6 Months- Advocated for and comforted patients through long term, terminal illness and recovery
- Managed patient on ventilators, Bipap, heated high flow, high flow and nasal cannula
- Managed ventilated bedridden patients and provided total nursing care
- Managed patient before and after dialysis
- Administered medicines and performed vital signs
- Performed PICC line dressing draws and dressings
- Checked CBG and give insulin coverage
- Managed patients on diabetes
- Documented on Meditech and Wellsky System
- Performed wound care on patients with pressure sores Stage 1-4
RN Stepdown, MS, OB/Gyne
2 Years 3 Months- Managed Medical Surgical cases
- Provided nursing care to postpartum mothers and babies
- Administered medications and performed vital signs
- Provided care to post ICU patients
- Communicated with care team and family members for patient condition
- Adhered to standard of practice of the facility
RN Stepdown, MS, OB/Gyne
5 Months- Communicated to MD’s and other healthcare personnel for patient plan of care and discharge planning
- Managed complex Medical Surgical cases
- Cared for post ICU patients
- Handled pre and post op OB Gyne cases
- Administered medicine and vital signs
- Communicated lab results and change of patient condition to care team and physician
NURSE TRAINEE
4 Months- Attended class lectures
- Oriented to the different areas of the hospital
- Oriented in ICU, MS ward and Pedia
RN Surgical
1 Year 6 Months- Participated in hospital commissioning (Hospital was brand new)
- Participated in the creation of policies and procedures in the surgical department
- Participated in the creation of workflow in surgical department
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - Nursing Administration
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Skills
Time management
Critical thinking
Patient advocate
Complex Problem-solving
Teamwork
Patient education and counseling
Direct patient care
Compassion and empathy
Professional values
Medication and IV administration
Certification
- RN CA License Number: 95366218 Expiry: October 31, 2027
- RN MA License Number: RN2353899 Expiry: September 06, 2026
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN MED SURG TELE
Kaiser Permanente West LA
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
RN PCU Cardiology
Southcoast Health (St Luke’s Hospital)
04.2024 - 06.2025Read More
RN Rehab Pulmonary
Vibra Hospital of SE Massachusetts
08.2021 - 02.2024Read More
RN Stepdown, MS, OB/Gyne
Adventist Medical Center Bacolod
01.2018 - 04.2020Read More
RN Stepdown, MS, OB/Gyne
Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital
01.2017 - 06.2017Read More
NURSE TRAINEE
Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2016Read More
RN Surgical
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital
11.2014 - 05.2016Read More
ST. PAUL UNIVERSITY PHILIPPINES
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING from Nursing Administration
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WEST NEGROS UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
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TRAININGS
- Basic Dysrhythmia Class Program # 2022-010 St Luke’s Hospital New Bedford, MA
- Basic Life Support Ecard Code: 235415008649 Issue date: 2025-03-10 Valid Until: 2027-03
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Ecard Code: 255404636457 Issue Date: 2024-10-30 Valid Until: 2026-10
- NIHSS Cert Num: IPA26g3ftc32f0fNw